Whats makes an OS more stable?

**TcM** · 01-27-2007, 04:53 AM

Well as the title says, what makes an Os more stable then others? for example what makes Vista more stable then XP, and what makes Linux more stable?

Thanks.

priorityone · 01-27-2007, 08:09 PM

I don't know that Vista is more stable then XP though from what I am hearing..in my voyages to other forums. I think stability comes from time tested software?

**TcM** · 01-28-2007, 06:54 AM

Yes, that would reduce bugs, but well what softwares/Os does not have any bugs? So I don't think that that is it?

**Void** · 01-29-2007, 06:52 AM

The kernel makes it more stable and the coding of the kernel.

**xtraze** · 01-29-2007, 10:38 AM

Linux can be stable as it gets regular updates and virus-free. (99%)
And Windows for it's User friendliness.

**WingedPanther** · 01-30-2007, 09:13 AM

I think another aspect of stability is going to be in the architectural design. Linux is highly modular. As a result, if one piece crashes, it won't take down everything with it. Windows 9x was highly integrated, so if something went wrong it stood a high chance of bringing the kernal down with it.

**Sionofdarkness** · 05-06-2007, 09:04 AM

Linux and Mac are both basically immune to hacking and viruses. I've heard bad things about Windows Vista, I'm definitely not getting it until it's been out for 6 months and can get fixed.